Certainly, surgeons who charge consult fees are not greedy. Firstly, a fee removes “Sales” pressure since you are paying for the doctor’s time. Also, it permits doctors to be paid for their time and expertise. Additionally, it helps increase one on one time with patients. Thus, a fee makes it more likely to take time to inform patients in order to facilitate their decision. Lastly, it proves that someone is serious about a procedure.

Given these points, RGPS has a consult fee of $100 for surgical procedures and $50 for injectables. If a patient elects injectables treatment the same day, then the fee is waived. Afterwards, the surgical consult fee may be applied to the surgery fee if the patient elects to proceed. Contrarily, skin consults are free. It is important to note that consult quotes are valid ONLY for 3 months.

It should be noted that board certification is a way surgeons prove skill and knowledge. Thus, each board has different criteria for certification. Moreover, board certified plastic surgeons complete six to eight years of specific training at an accredited plastics program in the US. Consequently, these programs are regulated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Importantly, Dr. Ramirez Gavidia holds double board certifications as a plastic and general surgeon.

Unfortunately, doctors with a valid medical license perform cosmetic procedures. For example, no law prohibits an oral surgeon from performing a facelift. Thus, board certification assures a doctor is specialized in a given field.

Of course, many factors shape the price of a given procedure. So, a “One size fits all” approach is NOT how we set price. That is to say that differences in goals, genetics, time to operate, and resources all affect the price. First, Dr. Ramirez Gavidia needs to understand your aesthetic goals. Then, he can build the best treatment plan in order to finalize your quote. To this end, we invite you to schedule a consult at your earliest convenience.

Obviously, down time is specific to each person. Just as important, it depends upon procedure. In the case of laser skin treatments, plan for social down time of 5-7 days. In contrast, injectables have no required down time. When it comes to minor surgery, down time is 3-5 days. Moreover, major surgeries average 7-10 days of down time. So, your recovery may require you to pause your physical regimen. Definitely, expect to take time off work. Of course, people react and heal differently. That is why your consult will help Dr. Ramirez Gavidia outline realistic expectations.

In reality, plastic surgery does not end when you leave surgery. For one thing, post op orders need to be followed so that the body can mature to the goal aesthetic. For this reason, expect to own 40% of the responsibility in achieving the goal. Therefore, it is critical that instructions are followed to foster your best final outcome.

Indeed, there are many dermal fillers we inject to plump lips and cheeks, smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, and restore a youthfulness. While results from these products aren’t permanent, they are long lasting. Unlike surgery, no down time is required. Conveniently, fillers are injected in our office. What’s more, they require less than an hour to perform.

As with all surgical procedures, some risk is always present. As a matter of fact, Dr. Ramirez Gavidia and team are highly trained with countless hours of surgical experience. Therefore, rest assured that everything possible will be done to avoid complications. Additionally, it’s essential to follow your pre and post op orders exactly. Likewise, thoroughly discuss all medical conditions before the procedure. In this way, we can ensure a smooth surgery and recovery.